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Cleaning
recommendation
table
Surface type
Recommendation
• Painted body parts
Forgeneral cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Formore
• Painted
decorative
trim
diFficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto
• Control knobs (some models)
the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth
• Aluminum,
plastic orvinyl trim pieces
and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they
can scratch. To remove control knobs (some models), turn to the OFF
position; grasp firmly and pull straight offthe shaft. To replace knobs
after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then
push the knob into place.
• Control panel
Before cleaning the controlpanel,
turn all controls OFF, activate Lockout
• Control keypad membrane
(on some models) and remove control knobs (on some models). Do not
• Decorative
trim (some models)
use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch.
Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth.
Be sure to squeeze
excess water from dishcloth
before wiping control pa nel,
especially when wiping around the controls area. Excess water in or
around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. When rinsing,
use clean water and a dishcloth and be sure to squeeze excess water
from dishcloth before wiping the control panel.
• EasyCare TM Stainless
If your range finish is Easy Care TM Stainless Steel (some models),
Steel (some models)
clean the stainless with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or
cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft clean cloth. DO NOT
use ANY store bought cleaners like Stainless Steel cleaners or any other
types of cleaners containing any abrasive, chlorides, chlorines or
ammonia. It is recommended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50/
50 solution of water and vinegar.
• Porcelain
door liner & body parts
Gentle scouring with a soapy non-abrasive scouring pad will remove
• Storage drawer
interior
(some models)
most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If
• Porcelain
enamel broiler pan and broiler
necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked
paper towel
pan insert (some models)
for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and
then scrub with a soap-filled non-abrasive scouring pad. Rinse and
wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may
become damaged during future heating.
• Interior
oven racks
Oven racks must be removed
from the oven before
starting
self-clean.
Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner following
manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry.
• Oven door
Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the
oven door. Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside
glass of the oven door. Do not immerse the door in water. Do not
spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door
vents.
Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh
abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door. Do not
clean the oven door gasket. On self-cleaning models the oven door
gasket is made of a woven material which is essential for a good seal.
Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket.
• Ceramiccooktop
See"Cooktop Cleaning and Haintenance" in the Care & Cleaning
section.
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